Practice Group Talent & Development Manager

O'Melveny & Myers LLP; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Century City, CA, seeks an Attorney Professional Development Manager – Practice Group Talent Support to lead talent development and training initiatives for associates and counsel. You will collaborate with Partners and Practice Group Leaders to design mentorship programs, oversee leadership academies, and support transitions to leaves of absence.

The role emphasizes strategic input, relationship-building across partners and staff, and managing flexible work

Qualifications

• J.D. preferred and law firm experience is desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills essential.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to interact effectively with partners, associates, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Work with Department Heads, Practice Group Leaders, and Partners to engage and prepare associates and counsel for client service excellence.
• Foster relationships with Partners, Associates, and Counsel through regular communication and meetings.
• Support career development for Associates and Counsel, including mentoring and transitions to leaves of absence.
• Coordinate talent reviews and feedback with Talent Development teams and other stakeholders.
• Monitor staffing and utilization with PGLs to promote effective work allocation.
• Lead hiring and lateral hiring processes and guide approvals.
• Identify performance concerns and provide timely feedback and guidance.
• Develop and implement substantive legal and professional skills training programs.
• Assist with curriculum design for Leadership Academies for Associates and Counsel.
• Collaborate with DE&I and Wellbeing teams to embed best practices in trainings and processes.
• Support firmwide Talent Development projects and cross-practice sharing of best practices.

Skills

Oral communication

Organization

Writing & editing

Project management

Interpersonal skills

Education

J.D. preferred

Job description

O’Melveny & Myers LLP in Century City, CA, seeks an Attorney Professional Development Manager – Practice Group Talent Support to lead talent development and training initiatives for associates and counsel. You will collaborate with Partners and Practice Group Leaders to design mentorship programs, oversee leadership academies, and support transitions to leaves of absence.

The role emphasizes strategic input, relationship-building across partners and staff, and managing flexible work